Jarrod Parker News

If there is a game plan to minimize the impact of losing opening day starting pitcher Brett Anderson for an indefinite time thanks to a stress fracture in his right foot, the A's used it as the outline for their 2-1 win over Kansas City on Friday night.

The suddenly reeling Athletics will look to get back on track in Friday's series opener against the Royals, though it won't be an easy task against Royals ace James Shields.

Coco Crisp returns to the A's outfield today, as expected, after being reinstated from the 15-day disabled list this morning.

Derek Norris hasn't done much at the plate recently to warrant much attention, but his defensive doings are drawing plenty praise.

Sandy Alomar is keeping a low-key profile as bench coach for Tribe manager Terry Francona.

The A's have been looking for someone to step up and get them out of a five-game losing streak.

For Raul Ibanez, it seems like less has been more when it comes to having success at the plate this season.

A pair of young starters will duke it out Saturday when Jarrod Parker and the Oakland Athletics take on rookie Brandon Maurer and the Seattle Mariners.

He'll be pitching on 10 days' rest after having his spot skipped in the rotation.

Not overlooking tonight's series opener between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland A's, which will send Dan Straily to the hill to face off against Hisashi Iwakuma, but the more interesting game of the series could turn into the match-up on Saturday.

Despite having an overall winning record of 18-17, the A's are actually just 7-16 against teams not named the Houston Astros or Los Angeles Angels and are struggling against the bulk of their American League counterparts.

The decision to bring up first baseman Daric Barton from Triple-A underscores just how severely Oakland has been affected by injuries this season.

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An early Drumbeat today to provide some links to coverage in today's Chronicle, including the fact that 2011 top pick Sonny Gray would be the A's choic e to fill in for Jarrod Parker if that neck issue lands Parker on the DL.

Oakland Athletics' Derek Norris rects after being called out on strikes in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Monday, May 6, 2013, in Cleveland.

Jarrod Parker just can't quite seem to find a measure of consistency between his starts; it's one decent one, followed by a poor one.

Reynolds entered Monday night's game against Oakland hitting .296 with nine homers and 26 RBI in 27 games.

Predict Parker/Jimenez/Tie for : a) More IP, b) More BB, c) More XBH d) More ER, e) More K . Is either pitcher pulled before the 3rd inning ? 3- Nick Swisher is an Indian now.

After yesterday's marathon, the A's needed a quick win to secure the series victory and a good outing from Jarrod Parker.

Dan Straily, who started Monday night's contest, was a fill-in and knew he would be sent back down.